Ohioans See Less in Their Paychecks October 15, 2009 Joseph Bishop-Henchman Joseph Bishop-Henchman One post below is our podcast about Ohio Governor Ted Strickland’s proposal to freeze an income tax cut that otherwise will take effect this year. Meanwhile, workers in Columbus, Ohio will see their paychecks a little smaller this week. The 0.5% increase in the city’s income tax began on October 1; the city’s tax now stands at 2.5%, on top of state and federal taxes. Note: you don’t have to pay if you are a member of the General Assembly or work for it. Stay informed on the tax policies impacting you. Subscribe to get insights from our trusted experts delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Share Tweet Share Email Topics Ohio Individual Income and Payroll Taxes Tags State Tax and Spending Policy